Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65
65 Imaging
36 Features
55 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
- Released January 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX50 HS was brought out 2 years after the ST65 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX50 HS matches up against the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Samsung ST65
SX50 HS | ST65 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX50 HS
ST65 | SX50 HS | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST65
SX50 HS | ST65 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") and a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS versus the ST65.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and ST65 is 65 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX50 HS and ST65.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST65 to offer extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX50 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung ST65 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS | Samsung ST65 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-15 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 595 gr (1.31 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 47 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 315 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $429 | $130 |